Russians: 1 Pirates: 0

[Guest SUNTZU]

Less than 24 hours after their hijacking off the Horn of Africa, the crew of a Russian tanker seized by Somali pirates were rescued Thursday in an early-morning raid by Russian commandos. The 23 crewmembers were unharmed after they locked themselves in a safe room. One pirate was killed and 10 others captured, said Russian officials.

On news of Wednesday's hijacking, the Russian Navy's anti-submarine destroyer Marshal Shaposhnikov set a course for the tanker, the Liberian-flagged Moscow University. The destroyer sent out a reconnaissance helicopter which was fired on by the Somali pirates.

"The Russian warship, knowing the crew was locked down and safe, returned fire on the pirates," the European Anti-Piracy Naval Task Force told ABC News. Marines then rappelled onto the ship, re-taking it and arresting the pirates.

Russian Commandos Capture Pirates in Dramatic Rescue - ABC News

[strickj]

[Mark@Sea]

Disappointing. That they captured any, of course.

[Guest SUNTZU]

Disappointing. That they captured any, of course.

You'd think they'd been watching the A-Team or something.

[Guest HvyMtl]

It seems the Pirates forget Russia never pays ransoms and never cows to hostage takers...

The article was interesting in the point where the EU was sounding like it not only condoned the Russian attack, but aided in the intel aspect... Perhaps the EU will learn a thing or two, and start getting realistic with the Pirates... and follow Russia's lead...

[leroy]

HEHEHEHE!! Keep up the good work Ivan!!!

Leroy

[gnmwilliams]

A friend of mine once went to Russia on a mission trip. The first thing they taught him how to say in Russian was, "Dont shoot! I know secrets!" True story Turns out, the only thing he remembers how to say now is, "I like to play with fire." Odd chap that one.

[Guest nj.piney]

i wonder if the russians read them their rights ?

[kb4ns]

i wonder if the russians read them their rights ?

If they did, I'll bet it was quick! What's Russian for "You can shut the f$&% up!"?

[TripleDigitRide]

The fact that any of these pirates make it off these ships alive is beyond me.

[Guest dboonekilledabearhere]

If they did, I'll bet it was quick! What's Russian for "You can shut the f$&% up!"?

Вы можете закрыть f$%# вверх!!!! This is not totally correct but it is close.